| (a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grade 10. Students shall be awarded one credit for
successful completion of this course.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides
content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical
knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed
in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Human Services Career Cluster focuses on preparing
individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families
and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family
and community services, personal care services, and consumer services.
(3) In Introduction to Cosmetology, students explore
careers in the cosmetology industry. To prepare for success, students
must have academic and technical knowledge and skills relative to
the industry. Students may begin to earn hours toward state licensing
requirements.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended
learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations
and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference
content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such
as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability
skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected
to:
(A) demonstrate professionalism in how to dress appropriately,
speak politely, and conduct oneself in a manner appropriate for the
profession and work site;
(B) employ the ability to be trustworthy by complying
with an ethical course of action;
(C) comply with all applicable rules, laws, and regulations;
(D) use conflict-management skills to avoid potential
or perceived conflict;
(E) identify employment opportunities, including entrepreneurship;
(F) evaluate data or outcome of a broad range of personal
care services; and
(G) demonstrate effective oral and written communication
skills with diverse individuals, including coworkers, management,
and customers.
(2) The student applies academic skills to the field
of cosmetology. The student is expected to:
(A) appraise safe and effective personal care products
and services;
(B) model leadership skills within a classroom or community
setting to maintain positive relationships;
(C) recognize the importance of a thorough client consultation;
(D) investigate the principles and practices of infection
control such as bacterial disorders, classification of pathogens,
and diseases and/or viruses; and
(E) explore the chemistry of materials as they relate
to the eyelash extension application service.
(3) The student demonstrates knowledge of rules and
regulations established by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
(TDLR). The student is expected to:
(A) implement policies and procedures regarding health
and safety;
(B) recognize risks and potentially hazardous situations
in compliance with the TDLR;
(C) navigate the TDLR website for exam eligibility,
exam results, and student hours; and
(D) identify licensure and renewal requirements.
(4) The student identifies and describes the function
of tools, equipment, and technologies used in cosmetology. The student
is expected to:
(A) explore safe use of tools to enhance client services;
(B) describe ergonomically correct use of equipment
to promote professional efficiency; and
(C) summarize available technology sources that could
be used in a professional salon setting.
(5) The student develops professional skills needed
to make appropriate career plans. The student is expected to:
(A) define what is expected of an employee such as
ethical conduct, team building skills, principles of selling, and
building a clientele;
(B) examine personal conduct in the salon to comply
with professional liability;
(C) research the elements of successful salon operations
such as recordkeeping, inventory, and business plan development;
(D) distinguish different types of salon categories
such as commission based, hourly, and independent contractor; and
(E) prepare an employment portfolio that may include
professional resume and evidence of accomplishments.
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